Bruce Owen Matthews, 80, of Lakewood passed away on October 21, 2020. He was the son of Harvey ("Jack") Matthews and Mildred ("Billie") Matthews. He graduated from Lakewood High School, Villanova University with a Bachelors of Science in Economics, and Rutgers Law School with a Juris Doctorate.
Well known and respected attorney for over 50 years, he primarily focused on the fields of personal injury and workmen's compensation matters.
He was a member of the Ocean County Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
He was a member of the Lakewood High School Basketball Hall of Fame.
"Whiskey" Matthews loved music, good food, people and sporting events, August at Saratoga, some successful days at Monmouth Park, Summer good times, the Ocean, Beacon Manor and "The Bluffs", the quintessential "Jersey Shore Boy".
Due to the Pandemic, funeral services will be private, but if you would like to be informed about "Bruce's Memorial Gathering" (when circumstances permit), please provide your name and email address to
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